February 10, 2017
The groundhog may have seen his shadow, but Aftermath is already gearing up for the conference season! Last week, the company attended one its first events of the new year. The Florida Sheriff’s Association Winter Conference was held in sunny Jacksonville, Florida, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center. From January 29th through February […]
February 7, 2017
From Director to Specialist Before she joined Aftermath in 2016, Funeral Home Relations Specialist Heather Tapscott wore many hats. “I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant since 2000. I was a volunteer EMT-B/D for 8 years in a small rural community in Henderson County, Illinois.” However, it was her experience as a Funeral Director that led […]
February 3, 2017
According to the American Heart Association(AHA), heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In addition, stroke is the number one cause of preventable disability. Though heart disease impacts men and women at nearly the same rate, a higher proportion of events attributable to stroke occur in women. Also, far fewer women seek treatment because […]
February 1, 2017
Being a first responder is dangerous enough without having to worry about the risks of bloodborne pathogens. As experts in biohazard and crime scene cleanup, Aftermath understands this concern. We also have a great deal of respect for the work you do. To show support to law enforcement, and to illustrate the value we place […]
January 26, 2017
If you live in an area that experiences seasonality, you may find your productivity during the colder months is hindered by sluggishness, difficulty concentrating and a feeling of irritability. If so, then you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from SAD, with another 14 percent are impacted by a milder […]
January 25, 2017
This week, the Matteson Police Department of Illinois was officially presented a $500 grant as part of the Aftermath K9 Grant Competition, held in October of 2016. Over 165,000 votes were received during the contest, which ran from September 30th until October 31st. Winners were chosen by popular vote. In the past blogs, we’ve showcased […]
January 19, 2017
This Saturday, January 21st, is a national holiday. While National Hugging Day might not have the popularity of Thanksgiving or New Years, it’s certainly gained a following. The best part is that it doesn’t cost a thing to celebrate. Hug a friend, your child, your spouse, or even your pet. The benefit is the same: […]
January 18, 2017
What do you disinfect following the flu? Where do you begin? When someone in your family is sick, do you scrub everything in sight and toss anything that can be washed straight into the washer? Experts say not so fast. It may be more beneficial to spend serious time cleaning those surfaces where germs and […]
January 11, 2017
It’s never too early in the year for a good conference! On January 4th, Aftermath Senior Manager of Law Enforcement Relations, Tony Cusinato, visited the Midwest Forensic Training Conference. The two-day event was held at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) at the Homeland Security Center of the College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn, IL. State-of-the-Art […]
January 11, 2017
A small town Texas boy turned police officer in a big city. Sounds like the plot of a best seller, but Rolando Barrientez, Aftermath’s newest Senior Manager of Law Enforcement Relations, is the real deal. From a career in law enforcement to his new role as liaison, Rolando describes himself as the typical Southern gentleman: […]